L.M. Elliott crafts compelling historical novels for young adults, often delving into the complexities of friendship and the moral quandaries of pivotal historical moments. Her background as a journalist informs her fiction with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human motivation. Elliott's narratives skillfully navigate challenging themes, offering readers both an engaging story and a thoughtful exploration of the past. Her distinctive voice brings historical figures and eras to life with remarkable authenticity and emotional depth.
Shot down on a mission, 19-year-old bomber pilot Henry is alone in a treacherous land. Desperate to get back to his family and the girl he loves, he is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers and the cunning of the French Resistance. But in his battle to survive the deadly journey across Nazi-occupied Europe, he must face a terrible choice: can he take someone's life to save his own?
As evacuees from Blitz-stricken London, Charles and his little brother Wes have survived a deadly journey across the Atlantic to reach the safety of America. Yet Charles is overcome by guilt that, back home, his friends and family are fighting on without him, while Wes is haunted by terrifying nightmares.Together, they struggle to come to terms with their new life on a family farm - where German prisoners of war work side by side with them in the fields.